National Basketball Association

Internet showing surprising star Dellavedova lots of love

Published Jun. 10, 2015 8:55 a.m. ET

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Matthew Dellavedova has gone from unknown to unlikely star in the NBA Finals. His gritty style and relentless defense has stymied league MVP Steph Curry and also helped the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favored Golden State Warriors.

And the Internet has taken notice, as only the Internet can.

Who knew Delly had a connection to Michael J. Fox?

pic.twitter.com/YN5EtIya8T
— Jorge Sedano (@SedanoESPN) June 10, 2015

Or that he remixed a Nas album?

@jemelehill pic.twitter.com/8BDNCDjNcG
— Greg Toth (@GToth1810) June 10, 2015

Or even Biggie's first album?

@Steve_OS pic.twitter.com/PNBjk0kld2
— Dom 2K (@Dom_2K) June 10, 2015

Others are focusing on Dellavedova's shutdown defense on Curry.

Goodnight. See you tomorrow RT @SuttonDonnell: @jemelehill R U MY DADDY? lol #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/cjskyibdiH”
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 10, 2015

And of course with Dellavedova's Australian roots there was going to be a Crocodile Dundee reference.